"Affordable" 6K Camera?! - Kinefinity Booth
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The video introduces the Kinefinity Terra, a new camera announced at NAB that aims to deliver high-end capability at an unexpectedly accessible price. The host highlights that Terra is offered in two resolutions, 6K and 5K, priced at $6,000 and $5,000 respectively, making it one of the most budget-friendly ways to achieve 6K quality on the market. The design emphasizes a compact form factor suitable for solo operators, with support for standard 2.5-inch SSDs and options to use third-party fast drives. A key feature is the choice between rolling shutter and global shutter on the 5K model, allowing the user to tailor dynamic range and motion characteristics to shooting conditions, with 15 stops for rolling shutter and 13 stops for global shutter. Additionally, Terra supports raw recording as Kinefinity has historically, but also introduces internal ProRes HQ recording, simplifying post-production compared to a pure RAW workflow. The camera will also offer high frame rate modes, recording up to 225 FPS on the 6K model and 200 FPS on the 5K model, and it will be compatible with an optional speed booster and Kinefinity’s Kyack module for dual XLRs, SDI, timecode, and power. The host frames Terra as a milestone for affordable professional features under $10K, and closes by inviting viewers to share thoughts on Terra and noting NAB coverage and sponsor links in the description.
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Questions answered
- What resolutions does the Terra offer and what are their price points?
- Terra is available in 6K and 5K resolutions, priced at $6,000 and $5,000 respectively.
- What are the shutter options and their impact on dynamic range in the Terra?
- The 5K Terra supports both rolling shutter and global shutter, providing 15 stops of dynamic range in rolling shutter mode and 13 stops in global shutter mode.
- What internal recording options does Terra provide and what are its high frame rate capabilities?
- Terra can record RAW as typical for Kinefinity and also offers internal ProRes HQ recording. It supports high frame rate modes up to 225 FPS on the 6K model and 200 FPS on the 5K model.